Posts by InovaNewsroom
Inova is first hospital in VA-DC-MD to offer new targeted therapy for brain tumors
GammaTile Therapy is shown to slow brain tumor progression, designed to improve patient and caregiver quality of life Oct. 16. 2023, Fairfax, VA – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Fairfax Hospital is the first and only hospital in the Washington, DC region – including Virginia and Maryland – to offer GammaTile® Therapy, a…
Read MoreInova Cares Clinic for Families and Inova Juniper Program open in Mt. Vernon
Fairfax, VA — Inova Health System celebrated the grand opening of the Inova Cares Clinic for Families (ICCF) located at 8101 Hinson Farm Road, in the Mt. Vernon region of Alexandria today. ICCF has had significant growth over the last decade, providing primary healthcare for families who are un- or underinsured across its seven community…
Read MoreInova Cares Clinic for Children opens in Manassas
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Virginia supports with child-friendly accommodations Fairfax, VA — Inova today celebrated the addition of an Inova Cares Clinic for Children (ICCC) in Manassas, Virginia, to its existing Inova Cares Clinic for Families, offering both family and comprehensive pediatric services for children on Medicaid or without insurance in Prince William County. “Regular…
Read MoreInova in critical need of Type O+ donors – Nationwide blood supply shortage continues
Inova’s blood supply has reached critically low levels and we are in dire need of type O+ blood donors immediately. We need all blood types, but Type O is the most urgent need at this time and will help the most patients. Currently, we have less than a one-day supply of Type O blood. If…
Read MoreInova unveils rebranding to reflect clinical excellence and compassionate care
New brand reflects the culmination of five years of transformation for the health system Fairfax, VA — Inova today revealed a comprehensive rebranding initiative with a fresh new logo, look and tone that will redefine the health system’s identity. The launch of the new brand aims to capture the health system’s dedication to innovative, compassionate,…
Read MoreCelebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Inova Cares Clinic for Behavioral Health
One year ago, in response to the 2022 Loudoun Community Health Needs Assessment which recognized an essential need for mental health services, Inova opened its first Inova Cares Clinic for Behavioral Health (ICCBH) to serve all community members across Northern Virginia. The Clinic facilitates mental health counseling for adults 18 years or older who are:…
Read More4 Tips for a Healthy Heart
Ahmed Saleh, MD is a cardiologist board certified in cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, vascular ultrasound interpretation and internal medicine at Inova. He loves spending time with his family and friends, playing soccer, exercising, and traveling. Stay on top of your heart health Your heart works hard to keep your entire system functioning. Caring for your…
Read MoreInova AFib Center Helps Patient Return to Triathlon Training and Racing
Dave Conover awoke on Sept. 23, 2022, with a start around 2:15 a.m. and immediately knew something was wrong with his heart. “It felt like there was a trout flopping around in my chest,” said Dave. “Everything just felt off.” He’d experienced very brief instances of irregular or skipped heartbeats over the years, but this…
Read MoreTom Looks Forward to the Future After Spine Surgery Repairs Fractured Neck
Thomas Bull, 82, understands better than most how a person’s life can change in an instant. In March 2022, Tom was hanging a picture in his living room when he fell off a step stool and fractured his neck. After his first neck surgery failed, he came to neurosurgeon Andrew Fanous, MD, FAANS, Section Chief…
Read MoreSherry Goes from Spinal Cord Injury, Surgery and Rehabilitation to Full Recovery, Part 2
After a catastrophic accident in 2013 left her paralyzed from the neck down, Sherry Embrey beat the odds to walk again. In Part 2 of her story, we hear about her postsurgical journey back to full mobility. Read part 1. After recovering from surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital to repair her broken neck and relieve…
Read More